Electrification is certainly the buzzword in the motoring industry of late. All the major manufacturers are under pressure to develop and produce electric vehicles to satiate the desire for greener mobility. It's a quest that was largely prompted by the calculations that fossil fuel reserves are being depleted. Aside to this, the zero emissions nature of electric vehicle operation helps stave off many of the negative effects that contribute to things like climate change.
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Volkswagen South Africa elected to bring in six Volkswagen e-Golfs to test the waters, gauge public reactions and build awareness around electric vehicles. These units have been rather busy in the hands of both the media and Volkswagen South Africa themselves. The media were tasked with creating awareness on their respective platforms, challenging the norm and educating the public regarding EV and VWSA's plans for the future. These vehicles have also been used as shuttles at events to allow the public to experience the world of electrification.
Volkswagen e-Golf price
The simple fact is; you cannot buy an e-Golf locally. The model itself was discontinued in 2020 and the vehicle was never officially sold locally. As such, there's no Rand value to the vehicle.
In markets where it was sold, the model retailed for between £32 000 and £33 000. That's equivalent to R627 090,94 and R647 319,68 at today's exchange rate. This is at face value and with the heavy 38% tax excised on EV importation locally, would make it anywhere from R865 385,49 and R893 301,15
